Part 2: Roots of 19th Century religious decline ran deep

Stephen Enzweiler, Cathedral Historian  Part 2 in a series The first Eucharistic Congress of the United States, held in 1895 on the campus of Catholic University in Washington, D.C., brought together clergy and bishops from across the nation in a first-of-its-kind assembly to do just one thing: proclaim the real presence of Jesus Christ in the […]

Diocese of Covington raises funds for Eastern Kentucky flooding victims

Maura Baker, Staff Writer  After devastating floods ravaged Eastern Kentucky in July, resulting in the loss of both lives and homes, the Diocese of Covington’s response to the needs of our neighbors included a collection to raise funds for flood victims.  This collection included not only second collections gathered at weekend Masses, but also online […]

Check, one-two — St. John Parish awarded an OCP Parish Grant for microphones

Laura Keener, Editor In a letter to Bishop John Iffert, the OCP (Oregon Catholic Press) Board of Directors announced that St. John Parish, Covington, was the recipient of an OCP Parish Grant in the amount of $1,500. At St. John Parish, the grant will be used to purchase new microphones and cables.  “It is our […]